{"product_id":"thorlabs-z812-motorized-actuator-12-mm-travel-1-4-80-thread-cable-0-5-m","title":"Thorlabs Z812 Motorized Actuator 12 mm Travel 1\/4-80 Thread Cable 0.5 m","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"18\"\u003eThe Thorlabs Z812 Motorized Actuator is used in precision optomechanical systems to provide automated linear positioning with 12 mm travel for optical mounts, translation stages, and alignment mechanisms. Commonly installed in laser systems, optical benches, microscopy platforms, spectroscopy equipment, photonics laboratories, and OEM scientific instruments requiring computer-controlled motion. Optical engineers, laboratory technicians, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this actuator for automated positioning, precision alignment, laboratory upgrades, and replacement of manual micrometer actuators. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"656\" data-section-id=\"5ms9th\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eThe Thorlabs Z812 is a DC servo motor actuator designed to replace standard 1\/4\"-80 threaded micrometer adjusters while providing high-resolution, closed-loop linear motion. It integrates a servo motor, encoder, and limit switches for accurate positioning and repeatable homing, making it ideal for motorizing translation stages, mirror mounts, optical positioning devices, and laboratory automation systems. The NSFS designation typically indicates \"New Surplus Factory Sealed\" condition from surplus inventory rather than an OEM product specification. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1268\" data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2392\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003e• Brand: Thorlabs\u003cbr data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003e• Part Number: Z812\u003cbr data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003e• Product Type: DC Servo Motorized Linear Actuator\u003cbr data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003e• Travel Range: 12 mm (0.47 in.)\u003cbr data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e• Drive Thread: 1\/4\"-80 Threaded Actuator\u003cbr data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003e• Cable Length: 0.5 m\u003cbr data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003e• Motor Type: 6 VDC Servo Motor with Encoder\u003cbr data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003e• Maximum Velocity: 2.6 mm\/s (2.3 mm\/s Recommended)\u003cbr data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e• Maximum Acceleration: 4 mm\/s²\u003cbr data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1629\"\u003e• Minimum Achievable Incremental Movement: 0.05 µm\u003cbr data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003e• Minimum Repeatable Incremental Movement: 0.2 µm\u003cbr data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003e• Bidirectional Repeatability: \u0026lt;1.5 µm\u003cbr data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003e• Home Location Accuracy: \u0026lt;2 µm\u003cbr data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003e• Backlash: \u0026lt;8 µm\u003cbr data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003e• Vertical Load Capacity: 4.5 kg Maximum\u003cbr data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003e• Horizontal Load Capacity: 9 kg Maximum\u003cbr data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003e• Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C\u003cbr data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e• Integrated Features: Encoder Feedback, Home Switch, Limit Switches, Overtravel Protection\u003cbr data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003e• Compatible Controller: Thorlabs KDC101 K-Cube DC Servo Controller (also compatible with selected legacy APT controllers with updated firmware)\u003cbr data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2197\"\u003e• Typical Applications: Motorized Translation Stages, Mirror Mounts, Optical Alignment Systems, Microscopy, Photonics Research, and Laboratory Automation. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2394\" data-section-id=\"1cz0398\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003e• Thorlabs Z912 12 mm DC Servo Motorized Actuator\u003cbr data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2469\"\u003e• Thorlabs Z812B 12 mm Smooth-Barrel Motorized Actuator\u003cbr data-end=\"2530\" data-start=\"2527\"\u003e• Thorlabs ZFS13 13 mm Stepper Motorized Actuator\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THORLABS","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714021425454,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_0037a0f5-8d2d-4ed0-ac07-cc6f4530a051.jpg?v=1770414020","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/thorlabs-z812-motorized-actuator-12-mm-travel-1-4-80-thread-cable-0-5-m","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}